Congrats on being out of the 220's. How much have you lost on this in what amount of time? I am a rather slow loser too, but as long as I see a downward trend I am ok. I don't even get on the scales very often. You might try increasing your excercise too.

Thank you for your prayers. Sweet Beth needs all the help she can get. She's holding her own, but she is still very critical. I lost the first 16 pounds in about 5 weeks; then we had a death in our family, and I lost it for a year maybe.

I didn't stay on Atkins, but I didn't gain any weight (I wasn't eating well, but I didn't eat much) so I lost a little more. Now I'm back on Atkins, and I've lost seven pounds in three weeks - but I've had a few "not so much on plan" days here and there. However, I haven't had any bread, rice, potatoes at all in three weeks. I'm very proud of that because I used to be a bread and potato freak.

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NEW YEAR'S CHALLENGE: 10 poundsStart: 207 (12/04)

"My weakness has always been food and men - in that order." Dolly Parton

i hope your friend is okay. Congrats on getting under the 220! I can't wait to get there myself. I hear ya on the potatos.. I love potatos. Potato salad is my downfall!! But it is so worth it in the long run.

Thank you all for your prayers. My friend is so much better! She's out of ICU and in a regular room and hoping to go home next week. The news is amazing since we were so afraid for her life earlier this week and last week. Again, maybe not so amazing. I believe in the power of prayer and the gathering of friends in prayer. Thank you so much.

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NEW YEAR'S CHALLENGE: 10 poundsStart: 207 (12/04)

"My weakness has always been food and men - in that order." Dolly Parton

Sandy Fanny so glad you updated us on your friend Beth, so glad she is out of ICU and coming home soon. I will continue to pray for her and her family.
Sandy I also believe in the power of prayer I am a nurse and I have seen it as well.